Indirect Tax Manager

We are seeking a skilled and reliable professional to join our International Reporting and Tax Compliance team at SKELAR as an Indirect Tax Manager. In this role, you will effectively coordinate Sales Tax, VAT and other indirect tax compliance matters across a multinational group of companies, ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of indirect tax returns and other tax-related reports.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in leading indirect tax compliance projects in new jurisdictions, managing intergroup transactions for tax efficiency, and driving process improvements within the team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to strengthen our tax function and ensure compliance across global operations.

The main functions of this role include:
— Coordinating the preparation and ensuring timely submission of all indirect tax returns, along with other tax compliance responsibilities for the Group;
— Leading projects on indirect tax compliance in new jurisdictions (USA, Australia, India, etc.);
— Overseeing intergroup transactions to ensure indirect tax efficiency and compliance;
— Managing the invoicing process: coordination of preparation and registration of VAT invoices, correctional VAT invoices for sales of goods and services, returns, and incoming VAT invoices;
— Continuously reviewing processes to identify efficiencies and improvements, developing and performing control checks in VAT accounting reports;
— Conducting independent analysis and research on indirect tax queries raised by the business;
— Ensuring that changes in indirect tax laws are communicated and implemented within the business;
— Forecasting indirect tax payments based on business growth and ensuring accurate and timely payments to tax authorities;
— Developing strategies to reduce tax liabilities within the legislative framework;
— Managing VAT reclaim processes.

Skills and experience needed to join the board:
— Minimum 5 years of proven experience in tax compliance or accounting in a relevant role;
— Understanding of general principles of indirect taxation and organization of document flow;
— Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy and demonstrate a holistic understanding of accounting and financial statements;
— Structured thinking and excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously;
— Sound analytical, problem-solving, and commercial instincts and skills;
— Strong communication skills, and ability to convince opponents of the truth of one’s judgments;
— Proactive self-starter, with proven ability to initiate business changes (you are not likely to be told what exactly you have to do to bring value; we are here to lead you, not micromanage);
— Upper-intermediate English, both written and oral;
— Proficient in Excel and other MS Office / Google tools.